Archive for June, 2008

Advantage of Dual CPU Server

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

What’s the advantage of a dual CPU server?

The expansion into a dynamic operation seems to be all the rage these days, and rightly so. Allowing information to be pulled from databases and provided to the end user (visitor/customer) is very important. The functionality of the dual CPU actually works like an extra set of tires on a truck. You’ve often seen a dump truck on the road hauling trash. Some have only 1 set of tires at the back, and some have 2 sets. The extra set of tires allows for added traction and distribution of weight.

A dual CPU operates in the same way. It allows you to not only have “one set of tires on the ground” but “two sets” allowing less load to be placed on any single set. Essentially this means that if one CPU is busy doing something, another CPU can assist. You’re really spreading the power over TWO CPUs and getting TWO brains to work to solve an issue quickly. The more CPUs you have, the faster processes can be preformed.

Normally you wouldn’t assign one CPU to do one task, and another CPU to do another task. Dual CPUs in a dedicated server environment are generally used to run in parallel. Both CPUs sharing the workload.

A Dual Core CPU operates in much the same way as a Dual CPU system would.

Managed Dedicated Server Web Hosting

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Managed dedicated server web hosting is necessary for businesses that use the Internet to attract new customers. It is also an excellent tool for nonprofit organizations that want to get their messages out to the greatest audience possible. There are a number of important factors that business managers need to be aware of. One of the first things to consider is cost, and whether the dedicated server hosting company offers more than one plan. The least expensive is not always the best plan. Also, if a company has more than one domain name, for example, xyz.com and xyz.net, the company managers will likely want to put both sites under one plan. In connection with cost, managers will also need to know if the payment structure is strictly a monthly fee, or if it can be paid quarterly or even annually.

Choosing a dedicated servers host requires an evaluation of many factors besides cost. The reliability of the managed dedicated server hosting is another important consideration. Some down time is to be expected, but a historical explanation of how quickly they tend to get the process up and running again should be sought. Also, ask if paying customers are compensated for that down time with at least a partial refund of their premium payment for that month. Some firms that offer these services operate as resellers; they co-locate in some other data center without physical access to the machines.

A good customer support team is another important quality to find when determining which managed dedicated server hosting outfit to work with. When a company has a problem with the web site, the entire business suffers. Managers will certainly want quick and effective service in order to minimize the disruption to the business. Ideally, the host will have a live chat site where someone’s attention is immediately available. Managers can describe the problems in real time and the issues can be fixed promptly. Customer service should be prompt, professional, courteous, and effective. Another question to ask is about the control panel that is provided in the managed dedicated server web hosting. It should allow managers to add, remove, and manage several domain names, sub-domains, FTP accounts, email accounts, auto responders, email aliases, and other services.